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Jul252023 by No Comments

ULAB and Climate Strategies publish new research

Climate Strategies and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in a research published on July 24 concludes that Bangladesh’s climate policies must integrate Just Transitions to build resilience to increasingly severe climate hazards, boost green employment and decrease inequality. Bangladesh is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries and faces a future of rapidly accelerating climate disasters. The country’s GDP is expected to decline by up to 9% due to severe flooding, tropical cyclones are costing the nation an annual economic loss of $1 billion, and water scarcity and rising sea levels may lead to 13.3 million internal migrants over the next 30 years. Just Transitions offer a sustainable solution for Bangladesh, leveraging a low-carbon economy to uplift comm...

Jul252023 by No Comments

Marufa Haque Mouli was honored in the United States

Breaking News, Feature

Marufa Haque Mouli is a woman entrepreneur. He has been working tirelessly for more than a century for the advancement of women. He has taken himself to unique heights in online business. In the meantime, he has been awarded numerous awards and honors. This time, crossing the country's borders, he has also enlightened himself in the international arena. Molly has been honored with the prestigious award 'Certificate of Excellence Award' from Los Angeles, USA. Recently Bangladesh American Association of Los AngelesOn the last day of the organized Anand Mela program, awards were presented to the best who contributed in different sectors of Bangladesh. Jamkalo was awarded Maulik as a successful woman entrepreneur at the event. The award was presented to him by US Congresswoman Jody Chew....

Jul242023 by No Comments

BASIS-SEIP project: Daylong IT Job Fair, 35 companies offering jobs

Breaking News, National

BASIS-SEIP organized IT Job Fair, Career Counseling and Certificate distribution program at Daffodil Plaza premises in Dhaka on Monday. Md. Mahfuzul Alam Khan, Joint Secretary, DEPD (Public) was present as the chief guest, Md. Ruhul Amin, Deputy Secretary, AEPD (Private-4) was present as a special guest while BASIS President Russell T. Ahmed presided over the program and BASIS Vice President (Admin) Abu Daud Khan delivered the welcome speech. In the career counseling session, BASIS Senior Vice President Samira Zuberi Himika, Corporate Trainer Don Sumdany, Founder and CEO of Brain Station23, Raisul Kabir addressed the job aspirants. In this fair, 35 companies collect resumes from candidates to fill more than 200 vacancies. The fair started from 10 am till 3 pm. Job aspirants go to ...

Jul232023 by No Comments

realme brings in C53 from its Champion series

Breaking News, Technology

Youth-favorite brand realme has brought in yet another fabulous phone from its Champion series C53, which is expected to disrupt its market segment owing to the several segment-first features including 128GB storage (along with up to 12GB dynamic RAM) and 7.49mm body. It was launched in the Bangladeshi market on 23 July. realme C53 will be a game-changer for this segment. Flaunting a Shiny Champion design, the users can enjoy a seamless smartphone experience by buying this phone at a price of BDT 17,999 only. Inspired by C Series’ strategic upgrades, realme C53 features segment-leading features in charge, storage, and design. With the help of 33W SUPERVOOC charge, users can charge their phone to 50% in just 31 minutes. Compared to its 10W charge predecessor, C33, this device has grea...

Jul232023 by No Comments

JDS Scholarship Holders are Going to Study in Japan for Masters and Ph.D.

Breaking News, Education

A send-off ceremony was arranged for the 22nd JDS (Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship) Master Batch and 6th JDS Ph.D. Batch at the Embassy of Japan on the night of July 19 for a total of 33 scholarship holders. Among them, 30 will do masters and three will do Ph.D. They will leave Dhaka for Japan next August. The JDS project supports human resource development by offering young government employees with scholarships for graduate degrees in top Japanese universities. The project is part of the Grant Aid scheme of JICA that works under a government-to-government framework. The participants in the project are expected to contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation by purposefully engaging in policy formation and execution when they accomplish the pr...

Jul232023 by No Comments

Coke Studio Bangla’s new song “Ghum Ghum”

Breaking News, Entertainment

Coke Studio Bangla’s latest song “Ghum Ghum” pays tribute to 70’s legendary musician Lucky Akhand. The song featured talented young artist Fairooz Nazifa and the song was produced by popular musician Shuvendu Das Shuvo. The song was written by S M Hedayet, composed by Lucky Akhand and sung by legendary singer Shahnaz Rahmatullah. The song was first featured in the 80’s popular movie “Ghuddi” and after her return from Pakistan, “Ghum Ghum” was Shahnaz Rahmatullah’s first song. The popular movie represented the young free vibe of a newly independent Bangladesh and the song invoked that same feeling of free spirit and good vibe. Coke Studio Bangla adaptation of this timeless music gives it a unique makeover that sees Jazz fused with Bangla music, a fusion never seen before. The musicians br...

Jul232023 by No Comments

Amend Law to Tackle Tobacco-related Deaths: Speakers at PROGGA’s Virtual Meeting

Breaking News, National

Tobacco-induced illness claims on average 442 lives each day in Bangladesh. The longer it takes for Bangladesh to amend its tobacco control law, the higher the death toll may rise. Doctors, writers, journalists, and anti-tobacco activists have suggested the speedy finalization of the tobacco control law. Speakers said this today (23 July 2023) at 11 AM during a virtual meeting organized by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) with support from Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids (CTFK). It was informed during the virtual meeting that it is impossible to safeguard non-smokers while allowing designated smoking areas (DSAs) for smokers. So, the legal provision for DSAs must be eliminated. A total of 67 countries, including Nepal, Thailand, Türkiye, and the Unit...

Jul222023 by No Comments

Samsung brings Galaxy F13 & Galaxy A73

Breaking News, Business

To amplify the excitement of Galaxy Unpacked 2023, Samsung Bangladesh has brought distinctive discounts for two of its popular devices - Galaxy F13 & Galaxy A73. Users can now buy Galaxy F13 for BDT 25,999 instead of BDT 28,999 and Galaxy A73 for BDT 64,999 instead BDT 77,499. It’s an ongoing discount and will continue until further notice. Regarding the discounts, Md. Muyeedur Rahman, Head of MX Business, Samsung Bangladesh, said, “We are immensely excited about the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. We know our fans have been waiting for the event. Thus, to enhance their excitement, we are pleased to offer discounts on two of our fan-favorite devices – Galaxy F13 and Galaxy A73. We hope our initiatives will be well received, and we are constantly exploring ways to enhance our fans’ lifes...

Jul222023 by No Comments

Join the British Council’s Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing

Breaking News, Education

The British Council invites students from Bangladesh to join the Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing on 26 July 2023 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The briefing will be a virtual session designed exclusively to help students who have received an offer (conditional/confirmed) from a UK institution for the Autumn/Winter semester 2023. The briefing allows students to gather essential information and guidance, ensuring a smooth transition to life in the UK. It will cover questions about student visa applications, accommodations, and insights from UK alumni about several topics. During the event, students will get tips on preparing for their arrival in the UK, including guidance on travel arrangements, packing essentials, and cultural adjustment. Students will learn about important health and saf...

Jul222023 by No Comments

25 years of Glorious Journey: Huawei Commits to Realizing Bangladesh’s Visions

Breaking News, Technology

Huawei has completed its 25-year of journey in Bangladesh and is committed to working more closely with Bangladesh to assist this country in meeting upcoming goals. The declaration came at the 25-year celebration event of Huawei Bangladesh held last evening in Dhaka. At the event, the leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices expressed its gratitude to all their partners and industry stakeholders for their support, trust and guidance. Thus, the event has been named ’25 Years of Togetherness, Journey of Trust, Support & Empowering Bangladesh’. Pan Junfeng, President of Huawei South Asia and CEO of Huawei Bangladesh, inaugurated the event in the presence of Planning Minister M A Mannan, Post and Telecommunication Minister Mustafa Jabbar; Ambassador of China to...